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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.88, 168 and 97.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.88, 168 and 97.31 is: 134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.88 : 168 = 97.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.88/168 = 97.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.88x = 168 × 97.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.88x = 16,348.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,348.08/121.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.13

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